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Jack Koteles Obituary
Born: August 23, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA
Died: January 15, 2024 in Oswego, IL
Jack Koteles, 78, of Yorkville passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 in Oswego. He was born August 23, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA, the son of Charles and Bessie (Hubbard) Koteles. He married Kathleen Anderson on April 11, 1970 and spent 53 years together. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. He was a graduate of Aurora University. Jack retired from Caterpillar after 30 years of service. Throughout his life, Jack was a loyal blood donor, saving countless lives. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his sons, Erik (Stephanie) Koteles and Tim Koteles. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, John and James Koteles. Per Jack wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please donate a pint of blood to your local blood bank in honor of Jack. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Ave. Plano, IL 60545 630-552-3022
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Joe tome
January 21, 2024
My condolences to Jack´s family. We were neighbors when we were all growing up. I remember playing a lot of intense "horse" in their driveway shoot n hoops.
Joe Toma
Dallas city
Tony Toma
January 21, 2024
My condolences for the family. I lived around the corner from them and his father was my barber.
Tony Toma
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